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Relief Security Officer

Anchor Group Services · Birmingham, West Midlands

Type
Full-time
Posted
15 days ago

Overview

Your conflict management and patrol experience from policing directly prepares you for this security role.

About this role

About Us

At Anchor Group Services, our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to creating a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, progress your career and make a real impact.

As a leading provider of security, cleaning and facilities management services across the UK, we recognise that our success depends on the talent and dedication of our teams. That's why we invest in our people through a range of employee benefits, dedicated management support and wellbeing resources, including our Employee Assistance Programme.

Through our own Anchor Academy, you'll have access to hundreds of accredited training courses to help you develop your skills, thrive in your role and achieve your career goals.

Apply now to join Team Anchor and take the next step in your career.

Job Description

Job Role: Relief Security Officer

*Pay:*£13.10 per hour

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced Security Officer to join our team at GSF Car Parts in Wolverhampton as a Relief Security Officer.

You will be responsible for conducting regular patrols, monitoring activity to ensure a safe and secure environment for all visitors and staff. You will respond promptly to incidents, liaise professionally with members of the public and site management, and maintain accurate records in line with operational procedures. A strong presence, attention to detail, and commitment to upholding site security standards are essential.

As a Relief Security Officer, you will be required to support the site security team by being flexible and reliable to cover shifts as required, this includes working a variety of hours and shifts.

The successful candidate must have a valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) or Security Guarding (SG) Licence as a minimum.

Duties Include

  • Protecting the client’s property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the sites published Assignment Instructions (AI’s) and site-specific procedures
  • Preventing losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing offenders of policy and procedures
  • Preventing and escalating incidents in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner to the Control Room/ Shift Manager/Operations Manager/Emergency Services as appropriate for serious incidents
  • Completing reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities
  • Maintaining organisation's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
  • Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Acting as a first line support to customers and visitors to site, providing a professional and friendly service
  • Understanding the needs of our customer, respond accordingly to customer queries and requests and take appropriate action
  • Maintaining professional conduct at all times

Requirements

  • Essential: Full 5-year employment checkable history
  • Essential: Valid frontline SIA licence DS or SG
  • Customer Service experience and confidence to handle conflict in a correct manner
  • Flexible to meet the job requirements
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Smart appearance and be well-groomed
  • Reliable and punctual
  • High level of enthusiasm and passion
  • Ability to work in a fast-moving environment

Benefits

  • Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
  • Access to SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available
  • Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto-enrolment)
  • Stream - access to pay as you earn it
  • Cycle to Work Scheme Available
  • Full uniform provided
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
  • Hospital Saturday Fund
  • Reward and Recognition awards

What’s Next?

If you would like to be considered for this position, APPLY NOW and we will be in touch.

Other companies may call this role: Multi-Site Officer, Security Specialist, Security Operative, Security Enforcement Officer, SIA Security Officer, Regional Security Officer

Within commuting distance of: Birmingham, Stoke On Trent, Wolverhampton, Burton On Trent, Cannock, Stafford

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.

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About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 88/100

  • Protection & firearms
  • Multi-agency & police liaison
  • Surveillance & covert work
  • Security operations

What security roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Security officer (SIA)£24,000–£29,000
Security supervisor / team leader£28,000–£34,000
Site / security manager£38,000–£52,000
Regional / operations security manager£50,000–£65,000
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